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Free-meals policy drives surge in participation; district eyes kitchen upgrades
Summary
Food-service director Patrick Smith told the board that New York State's universal free meals and federal CEP/Provision 2 options drove a large increase in participation (about 15,453 more breakfasts and 27,536 more lunches year-to-date), producing higher reimbursements and a plan to reinvest funds in ovens, refrigeration and serving equipment.
Patrick Smith, the district's food-service lead, told the board on March 23 that statewide policy changes combined with federal options have sharply increased student meal participation and district reimbursements.
"Participation has skyrocketed," Smith said, reporting that the district served about 15,453 more breakfasts and 27,536 more lunches compared with the prior school year (September through February comparisons). He said monthly reimbursement claims are…
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